I am a Phoenix.

Well, I'm going back to school.

I'm actually in class right now. I'm sitting in the first night of Principles of Economics class. This is the second class I've taken at the University of Phoenix, the first class being a class devoted to being a successful student. The first class taught everyone how to write papers, set goals, problem solve, and work in a group. I was pretty impressed with the quality of the class and the strictness of the grading of papers. The classroom lectures were filled with valuable information. Regardless, I didn't learn a bunch of new things I didn't know. I did learn how to write my papers by the APA guidelines required by the school and I learned some interesting things about myself through writing 4 papers in 5 weeks.

I'm sure you are wondering to yourself how, exactly, the University of Phoenix works. Let me explain. You take one class at a time. Each class is four hours, one night a week, for five weeks. Each class is 3 credits. Each class begins the week after your previous class ends. There is an assignment(usually a paper) due on the day of the first class. I actually do go to a classroom with other people. It is a little bit more expensive than the SLCC or the U but each student is assigned a financial aid counselor who assists in helping students apply for various forms of financial aid.

For me, it fits my schedule. I have always had the goal to finish my bachelor's degree but other things have gotten in the way. I do not regret those other things. If I decide to I may try to get my master's degree after this but right now there isn't really a need for it. The degree I am getting from the University of Phoenix is the bachelor's in International Business Management.

Anyway, I'm liking it and it seems to be a good fit for me.